Fragrance comparison

Mainstream vs Pomar de Limas

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

Mainstream

Sly John's Lab

3.8010 votes

Rank #61,989 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Pomar de Limas

Natura

4.3113 votes

Rank #48,177 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pomar de Limas takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mainstream
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pomar de Limas
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mainstream2/5

Pomar de Limas3/5

Ratings & consensus: Pomar de Limas
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mainstream
Sillage & projection: Mainstream
Value for money: Pomar de Limas
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pomar de Limas

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

MainstreamSly John's Lab

Pomar de LimasNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 10%Had 72%Want 17%

Category winnerPomar de LimasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

30%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

46%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMainstream

SillageMainstream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value79

Category winnerPomar de LimasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

cannabis83%

fresh spicy74%

green65%

herbal56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

white floral53%

rose42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

LimeGraperfuitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

WormwoodcannabisBlack PepperPink Pepper

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVetiverGuaiac Wood

Top

GrapefruitOrange BlossomLimeLavenderBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

JasmineRoseGeraniumIrisBenzoin

Base

CedarGuaiac WoodAmyrisMuskVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Mainstream, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer43

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night50

Spring67

Summer100

Fall50

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,989

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,177

PerfumerJoachim Correl

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPomar de LimasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mainstream by Sly John's Lab delivers a zesty, unconventional green kick right from the first spray. The scent opens with a bright burst of crushed lime, bitter grapefruit, and sparkling bergamot that feels like cutting open chilled citrus fruit on a warm morning. As the sharp juiciness settles, a distinctive core of …

Reviews →

Pomar de Limas is a brisk citrus fragrance built around lime, grapefruit and bergamot, with a lightly aromatic edge from lavender and black pepper. It opens bright and zesty, then settles into soft florals and dry woods with musk in the base. It usually reads fresh, clean and easy to wear rather than rich or dramatic.…

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mainstream or Pomar de Limas?

Pomar de Limas takes 3 of 5 categories. Mainstream is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Pomar de Limas is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Mainstream for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pomar de Limas for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mainstream or Pomar de Limas?

They last about the same: Mainstream 57/100, Pomar de Limas 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mainstream or Pomar de Limas?

Mainstream projects furthest (Mainstream 55/100, Pomar de Limas 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mainstream and Pomar de Limas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Patchouli.

Is Mainstream or Pomar de Limas better for summer or winter?

Mainstream suits daytime wear; Pomar de Limas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mainstream and Pomar de Limas?

Mainstream has top notes of Lime, Graperfuit and Bergamot, heart notes of Wormwood, cannabis, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood. Pomar de Limas has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange Blossom, Lime and Lavender, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Geranium and Iris, a base of Cedar, Guaiac Wood, Amyris and Musk.